Betty Louise Hasstedt, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Jamie Byrd; her husband Roger, and her sister Lamonte Efird. Betty is survived by her children Debbie (Lawrence), Linda, David, Doug and Lori (Darryl); grandchildren Kara (Alec), Brody (Jennifer), Sam (Kayla), Jesse, Sierra (Joseph), Macy (Curtis), Shelby, Sarah (Jordan), and Amanda (Tom); great grandchildren Spencer, Evelyn, Jordyn, Maverick, Elliott, Preston, Jackson, Kylie, Emma, Brennan, and baby girl Dennis; step great grandchildren Jude and Emma; and Sherry who is a very special part of our family.
Betty was born in Poyen, Arkansas. She married Roger and moved to Des Moines, Iowa where they spent the next 30 years raising their family and operating an equipment rental business. Eventually, Betty returned home to Arkansas to escape the cold Iowa winters and be closer to her sister. She and daughter Lori purchased a local ladies clothing store and built a legacy of providing the best in fashion for the women of Hot Springs.
Betty loved quilting, gardening, trips to the beach, and her pets. She was devoted to her family and her home on the lake was the center of many wonderful family gatherings, celebrations and holiday parties. Our family will greatly miss our Gran, but we know she has found joy in heaven.
Visitation with the family will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 10:00am on Saturday, February 7th. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7th followed by a private burial at Rockport Cemetery in Malvern, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be David Hasstedt, Doug Hasstedt, Sam Grubb, Jesse Hasstedt, Jordan Dennis, and Tom Adamo.
Honorary Pallbearers are Lawrence Grubb, Brody Wiley, and Curtis Walston.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society of Garland County, PO Box 23053, Hot Springs, AR 71903 or Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3819 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71913.
